Shire of Murrindindi district, Victoria, Australia

Places to visit near Yea

Yea is a town in Shire of Murrindindi district, Victoria, Australia, home to about 1,553 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 62 waterfalls, 0 churches, 0 parks and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Kinglake National Park (42 km), Mount Disappointment (44 km) and Toorourrong Reservoir (47 km).

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Yea, Victoria
Yea, Shire of Murrindindi district, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Yea at a glance

Location
Shire of Murrindindi district, Victoria, Australia
Population
about 1,553
Coordinates
37.2107° S, 145.4275° E
Places within 50 km
79 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Yea

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Waterfalls near Yea

63 waterfalls within 100 km of Yea. The closest is Switzerland Falls (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Yea

36 churches within 100 km of Yea. The closest is St Petka's Macedonian Orthodox Church (76 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Yea

32 parks within 100 km of Yea. The closest is Funfields (55 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Yea

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Yea. The closest is 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Lone Pine (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Yea

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Yea. The closest is Horseshoe Lagoon (24 km); the best-known is Kinglake National Park (42 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Yea

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Yea. The closest is Cottons Pinch (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Yea

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yea
  2. 1 km 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Lone Pine · heritage site, Shire of Murrindindi
  3. 2 km Approx. Site of Hume and Hovell Camp 4 & 5 Dec 1824 · heritage site, Shire of Murrindindi
  4. 7 km Cottons Pinch · viewpoint, Shire of Murrindindi
  5. 8 km Switzerland Falls · waterfall, Shire of Murrindindi
  6. 1 km Blue Gum Falls East · waterfall, Shire of Murrindindi
  7. 11 km Back to Yea

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Yea by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls6263Switzerland Falls (11 km)
    Churches036St Petka's Macedonian Orthodox Church (76 km)
    Parks032Funfields (55 km)
    Forts & heritage925100th Anniversary of the Battle of Lone Pine (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens224Horseshoe Lagoon (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints317Cottons Pinch (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs215Sheepwash Lagoon (12 km)
    Other attractions012Balaclava Mine (90 km)
    Museums05Islamic Museum of Australia (90 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Umar Bin Al-Khattab Mosque (88 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Bryans Rapids (18 km)
    Beaches & coast01Victoria Harbour (100 km)

    Yea: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Yea?

    100th Anniversary of the Battle of Lone Pine (heritage site, about 1 km), Approx. Site of Hume and Hovell Camp 4 & 5 Dec 1824 (heritage site, about 2 km), Cottons Pinch (viewpoint, about 7 km), Switzerland Falls (waterfall, about 11 km), Blue Gum Falls East (waterfall, about 11 km), Middle Blue Gum Falls (waterfall, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Yea?

    79 places on Spotwander: 62 waterfalls, 9 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Yea?

    Switzerland Falls, about 11 km by road; Blue Gum Falls East (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Yea?

    St Petka's Macedonian Orthodox Church, about 76 km by road; Church of St George (77 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Yea?

    Funfields, about 55 km by road; Mansfield Botanic Park (77 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Yea?

    Start in Yea, visit 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Lone Pine, then Approx. Site of Hume and Hovell Camp 4 & 5 Dec 1824, then Cottons Pinch, then Switzerland Falls, then Blue Gum Falls East, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Yea?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Yea

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Yea’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Yea on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.